I am a handbag fanatic. There is no other way of saying it. Every season, and every day in between, I browse all my favorite online retailers looking for my next love. I definitely have my favorite brands, but I think I get even giddier and more excited when I see a design from a designer that I’ve never bought from, or better yet, a designer I haven’t purchased from in awhile. I love the sense of humor and joyfulness I’m seeing in this season’s designs. From trompe l’eoil to overinflated, these bags stood out to me and caught my eye.
Rich Textures
I have really been loving Fendi’s designs since Kim Jones took over. I’ve purchased four bags from Fendi over the last year, and it looks like there’s going to be a fifth!
This O-Lock Zipper in the tapestry fabric screams Fall-Winter season. Softer, more textured fabrics have a certain richness to them and also invite me to snuggle up. And that just seems perfect for the colder temps.
Sense Of Humor
Loewe is another brand I’ve been infatuated with. JW Anderson can do no wrong, imho. And his latest “inflated” accessories including this Flamenco Puffer Clutch in this gorgeous lipstick colorway makes me smile while simultaneously inspiring me to find a black power suit, slick back my hair and throw on some red vinyl lips a la Robert Palmer.
Dichotomy Of Styles
And another puffed up bag from Loewe is a must-have. This Goya style is more traditional, more ladylike and more prim than the Flamenco Clutch, so the dichotomy between the sporty puffiness and the traditional purse is really exaggerated. I love how unexpected it is.
“I don’t like to conform. The minute I feel things are getting too closed, I have to break through.”
Whimsical
Speaking of whimsy, I love this trompe l’eoil tote from Lanvin. Admittedly, I haven’t liked much from Lanvin since Alber Elbaz (RIP) left in 2015. Lanvin has since brought in a new Creative Director, Bruno Sialelli, and slowly I’ve started to see a reinvigoration in the brand.
An Upgrade
Bottega Veneta brought back the clutch and made it so fresh and new like we had never seen one before. Their pouch style clutch was so simple, yet we all fell under its spell. Its simple chicness spawned a lot of inspired designs, and I am loving this one from Mansur Gavriel…
maybe even more so than the BV pouch. Blasphemy, I know. The ruching along the top with the slight dip reminds me of some of my favorite camelback sofas and the acrylic chain adds that touch of whimsy.
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